In contrast, the MINI's 1.6-litre turbo produces 184bhp and 177Nm of torque. But that's only half the story, as the Cooper S weighs 219kg less than the VW, at 1,215kg. The result?
Driving the front wheels, there's a single electric motor, dishing out 181bhp - pretty much the same power as a 2.0-litre petrol-powered Cooper S. The Mini Electric is heavier however: 145kg 22 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Sep 5, 2016. Hi folks, Looking at picking up a F55 MCS in the near future but a couple of people have raised red flags about the build quality of the latest minis. The paint seems to be a semi common problem based on other threads and people have mentioned other issues with consistent rattling, issues with door BcRz.